This is the argument unions have professed since their inception. They may have served a purpose before, but I don’t think so anymore. When I taught in one particular province my union took 10% of my paycheque. They then decided to go on strike and forced me to picket and wouldn’t let me coach any sports after school. I haven’t taught in the public sector since. I work at a private school, on a yearly contract that gets renewed each year, no tenure, and get a bonus based on performance.

I don’t think what I do is right for everyone and unions may be helpful for some, but I hated the lack of control and their ability to affect my decisions.